Maroon Clownfish Captive Bred Premnas biaculeatus

Maroon Clownfish Captive Bred

  The Maroon clownfish is also referred to as the Spine-Cheekedor Maroon Anemonefish. It comes standard with a red, bold body color with a broad white stripe on its forehead. The white stripes on its midsection and in front of the anal fin. For dieting, you can feed it meaty items like herbivore preparations and frozen shrimp. It should be noted that you should not move the Maroon Clownfish with a net, as its cheek spines can become entangled. Instead, use a specimen container if capturing is absolutely necessary. It is difficult to maintain more than one maroon clownfish at a time in the aquarium unless they are a bonded pair. These fish typically like to fight amongst themselves.      

Facts and Care Stats

  Care Level: Easy Color: Red and White Diet: Omnivore dKH: 8 - 12 Family: Pomacentridae Maximum Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025 Temperament: Aggressive Temperature: 72 - 78° F